Battle of Brávellir

Battle of Brávellir

The Battle of Brávellir, painting by August Malmström.
DateMid–8th century
Location
Near Bråviken (Brávik), Östergötland
Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
Swedes, Estonians and Western Geats Danes and Eastern Geats and Wends
Commanders and leaders
Sigurd Hring Harald Wartooth †

The Battle of Brávellir or the Battle of Bråvalla was a legendary battle, said to have taken place c. 770, that is described in the sagas as taking place on the Brávellir between Sigurd Hring, king of Sweden and the Geats of Västergötland, and his uncle Harald Wartooth, king of Denmark and the Geats of Östergötland.

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